Japanese symbol for “handstand”
逆立ち
さかだち
Romaji: sakadachi
handstand; headstand
In Japanese, handstand is 逆立ち, read さかだち (sakadachi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs handstand; headstand
- n, vi, vs being upside down; being in reverse
Written forms: 逆立ち、逆立、さか立ち. Readings: さかだち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “handstand”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 倒立 | とうりつ touritsu | handstand |
| 鯱鉾立ち | さっちょこだち satchokodachi | handstand; headstand |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 逆さ | さかさ sakasa | inverted; upside down; reversed |
| 逆転 | ぎゃくてん gyakuten | reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout |
| 反逆 | はんぎゃく hangyaku | treason; treachery; mutiny |
| 逆境 | ぎゃっきょう gyakkyou | adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity |
| 逆戻り | ぎゃくもどり gyakumodori | retrogression; reversal; relapse |
| 逆らう | さからう sakarau | to go against; to oppose; to disobey |
| 立場 | たちば tachiba | position; situation |
| 独立 | どくりつ dokuritsu | independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself |
See also: Chinese symbol for “handstand”.
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